Groups Admission - Castle only
This is for Public Admission: groups of 15 to 70 people.
National Trust groups are not chargeable and should book admissions tickets using the National Trust Membership admission category and also a coach bay by emailing carparks@staubynestates.com
Learning groups should book by contacting kerry.rice@staubynestates.com - For more details click here
Take a journey of discovery from sea level to summit. Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and a legendary giant, explore the ancient harbour village, climb the cobbled path and ascend to the castle at the top of the island.
Stoop through ancient doorways and glimpse the building’s changing faces – from priory to fortified castle and, since the mid-1600s, home to the St Aubyn family who still live here today. Discover imposing, historic battlements, cannons fired in Napoleonic wars and spectacular views across the bay.
Please note: Ancient, rugged and steep, some parts of the island and castle can be tricky to navigate. Paths around the island are steep, cobbled and uneven with intermittent handrails. There are unguarded edges and steep drops. Sensible footwear is recommended. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to take a wheelchair or pushchair up to the Mount summit. Please see our Accessibility Statement here.
FAQS
We have created a FAQ section on our website to assist with any questions you might have with regards to a visit at this time. Our privacy policy can be found here.
DRESS CODE
The Castle is Lord and Lady St Levan’s family home and a place of worship, and appropriate clothing and shoes must be worn throughout the Castle. Inappropriate clothing includes all types of swimwear or very revealing clothes. It is not possible to enter the castle without wearing a top or without footwear. The paths around the island are very irregular with intermittent handrails, and we strongly recommend wearing sturdy footwear.
BAGS IN THE CASTLE OR GARDEN
Large bags are not allowed inside the castle or around the garden terraces to ensure the safety of the collection and fragile garden. Large bags must be placed inside the free to use bag drop by the Dairy. Small paper carry bags are available inside bag drop for you to carry any essential belongings.
PARKING
Visitors to the island should use The St Michael’s Mount and Long Stay Marazion car park. During busy periods, there is an overflow car park opposite so that there will always be space for your visit. The postcode for Satnav is TR17 0EG and it may be marked as Folly Field on some maps.
This is an ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) car park, and charges are also payable for National Trust members and disabled badge holders.
DOGS
Dogs or other pets are not allowed onto the island between 27th March and 30th September including the harbour and village (other than assistance dogs).
From 1st October onwards, dogs are welcome on the island but are not permitted in the Castle or Steward's House (other than assistance dogs). See our dog policy for further information.
Please email enquiries@stmichaelsmount.co.uk with your booking reference to inform us that you will be bringing an assistance dog. We request that the appropriate paperwork be shown on arrival and that assistance dogs are made visible through the use of the proper harnesses and leads.
If you are visiting between November and March inclusive:
Access to St Michael's Mount Harbour Village, Shops, Café, Steward’s House Art Gallery & Facilities is free at this time of year. The boats are not operating and access to the island is on selected dates while the causeway is open only. Causeway times can be found here. A Castle ticket gives you access to the Castle.
ARRIVAL TIMES
Your ticket time is the time you need to arrive on the island. Please allow 15 minutes to cross the causeway and reach St Michael’s Mount. When you want to leave the island you can walk back to the mainland.
LAST ADMISSIONS
Last admissions to the Castle are at least one hour and fifteen minutes before the causeway closes.
If you are visiting in April:
Access to St Michael's Mount Harbour Village, Shops, Café, Steward’s House Art Gallery & Facilities is free at this time of year. The ferry boats are operating. A Castle ticket gives you access to the Castle.
ARRIVAL TIMES
Your ticket time is the time you need to arrive on the island. Please allow 15 minutes to cross the causeway and reach St Michael’s Mount. When you want to leave St Michael’s Mount you can walk back to the mainland if the causeway is open, or purchase a boat ticket to return to the mainland from any of our island outlets on the day.
BOATING
Boat tickets must be purchased in advance. All boat tickets are one way only. Boat tickets to return to the mainland can be purchased on the island on a smartphone or from one of our outlets.
Boat tickets will need to be added to your basket when prompted as part of the booking process if they are required to get to the island. When you want to leave St Michael’s Mount you can walk back to the mainland if the causeway is open, or purchase a boat ticket to return to the mainland from any of our island outlets on the day.
LAST ADMISSIONS
Last admissions are at 16:00.
If you are visiting between May and September:
A Castle, Garden or Combination ticket is required to access the island.
We’ll ask you to show a printout or electronic (phone) version of your ticket at our causeway checkpoint or on the boat landing (when boats are running). If you are not sure where to go, one of our mainland guides will be happy to direct you to the correct checkpoint on the day of your visit.
ARRIVAL TIMES
Your ticket time is the time you need to arrive on the island. Please allow 15 minutes to cross the causeway and reach St Michael’s Mount. When you want to leave St Michael’s Mount you can walk back to the mainland if the causeway is open, or purchase a boat ticket to return to the mainland from any of our island outlets on the day.
BOATING
Boat tickets must be purchased in advance. All boat tickets are one way only. Boat tickets to return to the mainland can be purchased on the island on a smartphone or from one of our outlets.
Boat tickets will need to be added to your basket when prompted as part of the booking process if they are required to get to the island. When you want to leave St Michael’s Mount you can walk back to the mainland if the causeway is open, or purchase a boat ticket to return to the mainland from any of our island outlets on the day.
LAST ADMISSIONS
Last admissions are at 16:00.
If you are visiting in October:
Access to St Michael's Mount Harbour Village, Shops, Café, Steward’s House Art Gallery & Facilities is free at this time of year. The ferry boats are operating. A Castle ticket gives you access to the Castle.
ARRIVAL TIMES
Your ticket time is the time you need to arrive on the island. Please allow 15 minutes to cross the causeway and reach St Michael’s Mount. When you want to leave St Michael’s Mount you can walk back to the mainland if the causeway is open, or purchase a boat ticket to return to the mainland from any of our island outlets on the day.
BOATING
Boat tickets must be purchased in advance. All boat tickets are one way only. Boat tickets to return to the mainland can be purchased on the island on a smartphone or from one of our outlets.
Boat tickets will need to be added to your basket when prompted as part of the booking process if they are required to get to the island. When you want to leave St Michael’s Mount you can walk back to the mainland if the causeway is open, or purchase a boat ticket to return to the mainland from any of our island outlets on the day.
LAST ADMISSIONS
Last admissions are at 16:00.
Ticket options
This is for Public Admission: groups of 15 to 70 people.
National Trust groups are not chargeable and should book admissions tickets using the National Trust Membership admission category and also a coach bay by emailing carparks@staubynestates.com
Learning groups should book by contacting kerry.rice@staubynestates.com - For more details click here
Take a journey of discovery from sea level to summit. Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and a legendary giant, explore the ancient harbour village, climb the cobbled path and ascend to the castle at the top of the island.
Stoop through ancient doorways and glimpse the building’s changing faces – from priory to fortified castle and, since the mid-1600s, home to the St Aubyn family who still live here today. Discover imposing, historic battlements, cannons fired in Napoleonic wars and spectacular views across the bay.
Please note: Ancient, rugged and steep, some parts of the island and castle can be tricky to navigate. Paths around the island are steep, cobbled and uneven with intermittent handrails. There are unguarded edges and steep drops. Sensible footwear is recommended. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to take a wheelchair or pushchair up to the Mount summit. Please see our Accessibility Statement here.
FAQS
We have created a FAQ section on our website to assist with any questions you might have with regards to a visit at this time. Our privacy policy can be found here.
DRESS CODE
The Castle is Lord and Lady St Levan’s family home and a place of worship, and appropriate clothing and shoes must be worn throughout the Castle. Inappropriate clothing includes all types of swimwear or very revealing clothes. It is not possible to enter the castle without wearing a top or without footwear. The paths around the island are very irregular with intermittent handrails, and we strongly recommend wearing sturdy footwear.
BAGS IN THE CASTLE OR GARDEN
Large bags are not allowed inside the castle or around the garden terraces to ensure the safety of the collection and fragile garden. Large bags must be placed inside the free to use bag drop by the Dairy. Small paper carry bags are available inside bag drop for you to carry any essential belongings.
PARKING
Visitors to the island should use The St Michael’s Mount and Long Stay Marazion car park. During busy periods, there is an overflow car park opposite so that there will always be space for your visit. The postcode for Satnav is TR17 0EG and it may be marked as Folly Field on some maps.
This is an ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) car park, and charges are also payable for National Trust members and disabled badge holders.
DOGS
Dogs or other pets are not allowed onto the island between 27th March and 30th September including the harbour and village (other than assistance dogs).
From 1st October onwards, dogs are welcome on the island but are not permitted in the Castle or Steward's House (other than assistance dogs). See our dog policy for further information.
Please email enquiries@stmichaelsmount.co.uk with your booking reference to inform us that you will be bringing an assistance dog. We request that the appropriate paperwork be shown on arrival and that assistance dogs are made visible through the use of the proper harnesses and leads.
If you are visiting between November and March inclusive:
Access to St Michael's Mount Harbour Village, Shops, Café, Steward’s House Art Gallery & Facilities is free at this time of year. The boats are not operating and access to the island is on selected dates while the causeway is open only. Causeway times can be found here. A Castle ticket gives you access to the Castle.
ARRIVAL TIMES
Your ticket time is the time you need to arrive on the island. Please allow 15 minutes to cross the causeway and reach St Michael’s Mount. When you want to leave the island you can walk back to the mainland.
LAST ADMISSIONS
Last admissions to the Castle are at least one hour and fifteen minutes before the causeway closes.
If you are visiting in April:
Access to St Michael's Mount Harbour Village, Shops, Café, Steward’s House Art Gallery & Facilities is free at this time of year. The ferry boats are operating. A Castle ticket gives you access to the Castle.
ARRIVAL TIMES
Your ticket time is the time you need to arrive on the island. Please allow 15 minutes to cross the causeway and reach St Michael’s Mount. When you want to leave St Michael’s Mount you can walk back to the mainland if the causeway is open, or purchase a boat ticket to return to the mainland from any of our island outlets on the day.
BOATING
Boat tickets must be purchased in advance. All boat tickets are one way only. Boat tickets to return to the mainland can be purchased on the island on a smartphone or from one of our outlets.
Boat tickets will need to be added to your basket when prompted as part of the booking process if they are required to get to the island. When you want to leave St Michael’s Mount you can walk back to the mainland if the causeway is open, or purchase a boat ticket to return to the mainland from any of our island outlets on the day.
LAST ADMISSIONS
Last admissions are at 16:00.
If you are visiting between May and September:
A Castle, Garden or Combination ticket is required to access the island.
We’ll ask you to show a printout or electronic (phone) version of your ticket at our causeway checkpoint or on the boat landing (when boats are running). If you are not sure where to go, one of our mainland guides will be happy to direct you to the correct checkpoint on the day of your visit.
ARRIVAL TIMES
Your ticket time is the time you need to arrive on the island. Please allow 15 minutes to cross the causeway and reach St Michael’s Mount. When you want to leave St Michael’s Mount you can walk back to the mainland if the causeway is open, or purchase a boat ticket to return to the mainland from any of our island outlets on the day.
BOATING
Boat tickets must be purchased in advance. All boat tickets are one way only. Boat tickets to return to the mainland can be purchased on the island on a smartphone or from one of our outlets.
Boat tickets will need to be added to your basket when prompted as part of the booking process if they are required to get to the island. When you want to leave St Michael’s Mount you can walk back to the mainland if the causeway is open, or purchase a boat ticket to return to the mainland from any of our island outlets on the day.
LAST ADMISSIONS
Last admissions are at 16:00.
If you are visiting in October:
Access to St Michael's Mount Harbour Village, Shops, Café, Steward’s House Art Gallery & Facilities is free at this time of year. The ferry boats are operating. A Castle ticket gives you access to the Castle.
ARRIVAL TIMES
Your ticket time is the time you need to arrive on the island. Please allow 15 minutes to cross the causeway and reach St Michael’s Mount. When you want to leave St Michael’s Mount you can walk back to the mainland if the causeway is open, or purchase a boat ticket to return to the mainland from any of our island outlets on the day.
BOATING
Boat tickets must be purchased in advance. All boat tickets are one way only. Boat tickets to return to the mainland can be purchased on the island on a smartphone or from one of our outlets.
Boat tickets will need to be added to your basket when prompted as part of the booking process if they are required to get to the island. When you want to leave St Michael’s Mount you can walk back to the mainland if the causeway is open, or purchase a boat ticket to return to the mainland from any of our island outlets on the day.
LAST ADMISSIONS
Last admissions are at 16:00.
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